Tag Archives: Charles Rudd

The betrayal of Lobengula

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Jenny

This is the sixth installment in a series about Rhodesia. Lobengula had investigated the white concessionaires and the missionaries, and determined that the Rudd concession was a fraud. Its sole purpose was to deceive him into giving away his country. … Continue reading →

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The Rudd concession

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Jenny

This is the third installment of a series about Rhodesia. Lobengula had grown weary of the continuous stream of concessionists and big-game hunters who came to his royal kraal begging favors. He posted a notice at the entry point to … Continue reading →

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